Government Relation Director

Aidan Earnest

Duties of the Government Relations Director (per ASUAF Bylaws)

930. Government Relations Department

931. Duties of the Government Relations Director

931.1 Develop and implement organizing and advocacy training programs for student leaders at ASUAF and in the campus community.

931.2To be ASUAF’s official lobbyist to the Alaska State Legislature, the Governor of the state of Alaska, The Fairbanks North-Star Borough Assembly, and the Fairbanks City Council, and any other student or governmental entity in which ASUAF has membership or interest.

931.3To be the Chair of the Government Relations Council and hold regular meetings at least once per month while the legislature is in session.

931.4To, during the State Legislative Session, give weekly Government Relations, and, when applicable, Government Relations Council reports to the ASUAF Senate.

931.5To track and report on issues of importance to the students of UAF currently facing official in the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of local, state, and national governments.

931.6To be responsible for sufficiently training, organizing and informing ASUAF representatives sent on advocacy trips.

931.7To work closely with the ASUAF Senate University Relations Committee regarding any relevant UA system governance or Alaska state and local government issues.

What can the Government Relations Director help you with?

Answering questions regarding current events in politics and their affects on ASUAF, UAF, or the UA system

Coordinating with students, administration, and political campaign groups for events such as forums, debates, or town halls at UAF

Contact with university, local, or state administrators

Any questions regarding the Government Relations Council or Juneau Legislative Advocacy trip